One in three students skip meals due to cost pressures
A survey finds university students are skipping meals and classes to manage their living expenses.
University students are struggling financially, with one in three respondents to a survey reporting they had skipped a meal in the previous week because they cannot afford to eat. Students are also missing classes as they attempt to keep up with their bills.
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Uni students skipping meals and classes to keep on top of bills
One in three students in a survey said they had skipped a meal in the previous week because they can't afford to eat.